Vitamin C and control of tomato fruit ripening and senescence

Objective

This project aims to investigate the role of vitamin C in the senescence process of tomato and to elucidate biochemical processes involved in the breakdown of vitamin C during storage and ripening of tomato fruits

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Funding Scheme

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

Agrotechnological Research Institute Foundation Wageningen UR (University and Research Centre)

Address

Bornsesteeg 59
6708 PD Wageningen
Netherlands

Participants (1)

Not available

Israel